Hugo PhanNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Born in Wichita, Hugo is a media consumption addict. From films to music to news, nothing seems to satiate his rapturous appetite for consuming various methods of information, concepts, and ideas except for public radio. Picking up the habit at a young age from his own father, listening to KMUW has become a lifelong solitary practice, although he is open to a listening party to all those who are willing. His favorite public radio programs are Talk of the Nation (R.I.P.), Strange Currency, Fresh Air, Snap Judgment, Radiolab and This American Life. A graduate of Wichita State University, he majored in sociology and minored in communication. In his spare time he likes to watch movies, read comic books, participate in laughter, and attend live performances of any variety.NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Hugo PhanSun, 18 Mar 2018 22:56:58 +0000Hugo Phanhttp://kmuw.org
Hugo PhanThere will be several events in and around the Wichita area that will commemorate the life of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Wichita-Area Events Offer Opportunities To Celebrate The Life Of MLKhttp://kmuw.org/post/wichita-area-events-offer-opportunities-celebrate-life-mlk
93702 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 10 Jan 2018 21:30:41 +0000Wichita-Area Events Offer Opportunities To Celebrate The Life Of MLKHugo PhanThe Voter Empowerment Committee held a political forum on Sunday with candidates running for Wichita City Council and the USD 259 School Board. The forum gave voters a chance to meet and hear from candidates ahead of the election in November. In attendance were Wichita City Council District 1 candidates Brandon Johnson and Mike Kinard, District 3 candidate William Stofer and District 6 candidate Cindy Claycomb. School board District 1 candidates Betty Arnold, Ben Blankley, District 2 candidates Julie Hedrick, Trish Hileman, Debra Washington, District 5 Mike Rodee and District 6 candidates Walt Chappel, Shirley Jefferson and Ron Rosales made an appearance as well. BOE candidates discussed their support for new Superintendent Alicia Thompson, and the disparity between the success rates among white students and students of color. Topics for Wichita City Council candidates included business experience and community revitalization. Wichita City Council candidates James Clendenin and SybilWichita City Council, School Board Candidates Turn Out For Voter Empowerment Forumhttp://kmuw.org/post/wichita-city-council-school-board-candidates-turn-out-voter-empowerment-forum
89005 as http://kmuw.orgMon, 25 Sep 2017 17:16:54 +0000Wichita City Council, School Board Candidates Turn Out For Voter Empowerment ForumA veteran support group called Team RWB Wichita conducted a tribute run on Monday in remembrance of the nearly 3000 people who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks. Participants either walked or ran with the American flag around Sedgwick County Park's 4-mile outer loop. Team RWB Wichita's Veterans Engagement Director and former Marine Michael Obermeyer says the run, which began at 6 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m., is a good way to remember the victims. "The situation from 9/11 affected all of our lives, so what better way to memorialize those people than to carry the American flag, which is a symbol of who we are as a country, around for as long as we possibly can," Obermeyer says. "It's typically about a 12-hour time frame that we are doing this." Participants met near the Sedgwick County Extention Office to hand off the flag during every hour of the run. Visitors were encouraged to participate by walking along side Team RWB members. -- Carla Eckels is assistant news director and theVeteran Support Group Holds Tribute Run To Memorialize 9/11 Victimshttp://kmuw.org/post/veteran-support-group-holds-tribute-run-memorialize-911-victims
88483 as http://kmuw.orgMon, 11 Sep 2017 23:12:57 +0000Veteran Support Group Holds Tribute Run To Memorialize 9/11 VictimsAs part of this Valentine's Day edition of the KMUW Movie Club, the guys pick their favorite couples to have ever adorned the silver screen. Following that discussion, the group gives their take on the recently released Oscar Nominations.KMUW Movie Club: Celluloid Couples That We Lovehttp://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-celluloid-couples-we-love-0
79296 as http://kmuw.orgTue, 14 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Celluloid Couples That We LoveStudents and staff against a law allowing guns on college campuses held a demonstration on the Wichita State University campus Tuesday. A small group gathered near the Rhatigan Student Center to speak out against guns on campus. The rally was called "Carry Minds, Not Guns." Organizers spoke of the need to contact lawmakers, emphasizing that there is power in numbers. Freshman Ian Englebright says he thinks legislators in favor of the law are creating more problems than solutions. "They think that by having concealed carry on this campus they're making it safer, when in fact, I feel more uncomfortable because I don't know if the person next to me has a gun or not," he said. The group is hoping the Kansas Legislature will pass a bill that would allow colleges to permanently opt out of the concealed carry law. The law is set to go into effect in July. The House Federal and State Affairs Committee is expected to vote on the exemption bill Wednesday morning. -- Follow Abigail Beckman onWSU Students And Faculty Protest Campus Carry Lawhttp://kmuw.org/post/wsu-students-and-faculty-protest-campus-carry-law
79017 as http://kmuw.orgTue, 07 Feb 2017 23:41:06 +0000WSU Students And Faculty Protest Campus Carry LawHugo PhanOver the next several days, Wichitans will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the life of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Wichita-Area Events Celebrate The Life Of Martin Luther King, Jr.http://kmuw.org/post/wichita-area-events-celebrate-life-martin-luther-king-jr
77857 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 11 Jan 2017 23:23:45 +0000Wichita-Area Events Celebrate The Life Of Martin Luther King, Jr.This month on the KMUW Movie Club, we talk about our favorite features that have been directed by women, as well as a look back at 2016 in film.KMUW Movie Club: Our Favorite Female-Directed Filmshttp://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-our-favorite-female-directed-films
77369 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 30 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Our Favorite Female-Directed FilmsThis month, the KMUW Movie Club takes a look at films that traverse time and space.KMUW Movie Club: It's About Time!http://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-its-about-time-0
76117 as http://kmuw.orgTue, 29 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: It's About Time!KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin, Fletcher Powell and Hugo Phan discuss their favorite horror movies.KMUW Movie Club: Horror Favoriteshttp://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-horror-favorites
74940 as http://kmuw.orgMon, 31 Oct 2016 16:36:03 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Horror FavoritesDozens of Wichita high school students and young adults are trying to get people engaged in the election process this year. They staged a large gathering called a “Vote Mob” at the Sedgwick County Courthouse on Tuesday. KMUW’s Abigail Beckman caught up with some first-time voters.First-Time Voters Hold Demonstration To Encourage Civic Engagementhttp://kmuw.org/post/first-time-voters-hold-demonstration-encourage-civic-engagement
74767 as http://kmuw.orgThu, 27 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000First-Time Voters Hold Demonstration To Encourage Civic EngagementOn this month's KMUW Movie Club, the guys discuss the many forms of "the film trilogy."KMUW Movie Club: Good Things Come In Threeshttp://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-good-things-come-threes
73579 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 28 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Good Things Come In ThreesOn this month's KMUW Movie Club, it's all about classroom shenanigans and hittin' the road. For some reason, I have this thing for unlikable characters. I find enjoyment out of pushing myself far enough to empathize with them. The more unlikable, the better. "Election," and by extension, most of Alexander Payne's films, has characters that fit this bill. Tracy Flick and Mr. McAlister are the types of people you would never want to meet in real life, but they do exist, and they are closer to you than you think. "School of Rock" features a fantastic performance from Jack Black but, of course, the script from Mike White is also impeccable. Black's character grows by the end of the film but he doesn't trade any of his passion or wide-eyed attitude in the process. The cast, top to bottom, is great, and the songs--especially the ones Black sings to and with the kids--are sweet and hilarious. For nearly 20 years, I've watched "Rushmore" when I feel like something is missing. It gives me thatKMUW Movie Club: Hittin' Books And Roadshttp://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-hittin-books-and-roads
72168 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 24 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Hittin' Books And RoadsHugo PhanFollowing a series of police shootings this week, a group of local community organizers will be holding a vigil on Thursday in Old Town Square . The event is a response to the officer-involved shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Both incidents were caught on camera. According to a statement from organizers, the vigil will also serve as a rally to "demand action from elected officials and candidates running for office." Speakers include Tye McEwen, Iz Real, A.J. Bohannon, Meko Haze, Mike Shatz, Funeral Director Robert Bethea and Wichita NAACP President, Larry Burks, Sr. A number of elected officials and candidates for public office, including state Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau and state Rep. Gail Finney, are scheduled to attend. The event will take place on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Oldtown Warren Theater. -- Follow Hugo Phan on Twitter, @Hugo_Phan To contact KMUW News or to send in a news tip, reach us atVigil For Alton Sterling And Philando Castile To Be Held In Old Town Squarehttp://kmuw.org/post/vigil-alton-sterling-and-philando-castile-be-held-old-town-square
69945 as http://kmuw.orgThu, 07 Jul 2016 21:09:39 +0000Vigil For Alton Sterling And Philando Castile To Be Held In Old Town SquareThe 4th of July is right around the corner, and in honor of the patriotic holiday, the KMUW Movie Club came together to talk about their favorite films with "America" in the title.KMUW Movie Club: Namely, American http://kmuw.org/post/kmuw-movie-club-namely-american
69664 as http://kmuw.orgFri, 01 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000KMUW Movie Club: Namely, American Hugo PhanOpen Wichita, a local initiative that advocates for open data in Wichita, will be holding a hackathon on Saturday. The 24-hour event brings together civic-minded people and computer programmers to help devise meaningful tools to put into the hands of the community. It’s all part of Code for America’s National Day of Civic Hacking, an initiative that works to combine civic duty with technology. The event, which takes place at Century II, begins on Saturday at 10 a.m., and will run until 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information visit .Hackathon ICT Aims To Marry Civic Duty With Technologyhttp://kmuw.org/post/hackathon-ict-aims-marry-civic-duty-technology
68462 as http://kmuw.orgSat, 04 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Hackathon ICT Aims To Marry Civic Duty With TechnologyHugo PhanThe Wichita Police Department has filed misdemeanor charges against a motorcyclist and a WSU student involved in an altercation last month at a Kwik Shop at 21st and Oliver. The biker, identified as Joseph Bryan, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct. WSU student Christian Saldana-Banuelos and his friend Khondoker Usama, WSU student body vice president, say Bryan's attack was racially motivated and that he repeatedly yelled "Trump" as he drove away. Saldana-Banuelos was charged with provoking an assault and/or battery, as well as disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint, he shouted "Bernie Sanders" and "Are we going to fight?" at Bryan. The altercation is not being investigated as a hate crime. Usama, who was also involved in the clash, spoke out against the attack with CAIR Kansas, the state affiliate of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, last month.Charges Filed Against Suspect And WSU Student Involved In Kwik Shop Altercationhttp://kmuw.org/post/charges-filed-against-suspect-and-wsu-student-involved-kwik-shop-altercation
66474 as http://kmuw.orgTue, 19 Apr 2016 20:20:43 +0000Charges Filed Against Suspect And WSU Student Involved In Kwik Shop AltercationOn this month's KMUW Movie Club, it is all Shakespeare. First up, the group discusses modern adaptations of Shakespeare's work. Next, the gang talks about films inspired by the works of the famous playwright.Shakespeare: To Be Or To 'Kind Of' Behttp://kmuw.org/post/shakespeare-be-or-kind-be
65499 as http://kmuw.orgWed, 30 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Shakespeare: To Be Or To 'Kind Of' BeUpdated 7:45 p.m. The Kansas Democratic Party declared Bernie Sanders the winner of Saturday's Kansas Democratic caucuses. The Vermont senator took 23 delegates , and opponent Hillary Clinton took 10. Just hours after the GOP caucus in downtown Wichita boasted personal appearances from party frontrunners on Saturday, including eventual winner Ted Cruz , area Democrats swamped their caucus sites to support their candidates.Sanders Wins Kansas Caucuses Following Strong Democratic Showinghttp://kmuw.org/post/sanders-wins-kansas-caucuses-following-strong-democratic-showing
64388 as http://kmuw.orgSat, 05 Mar 2016 23:46:05 +0000Sanders Wins Kansas Caucuses Following Strong Democratic ShowingUpdate at 7:20 p.m. According to the Associated Press, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has won the Republican caucuses in Kansas. He received 48.2 percent of votes, per the AP, with 4,161 votes in Sedgwick County.Update: Cruz Wins After Massive Kansas Voter Turnout At GOP Caucushttp://kmuw.org/post/update-cruz-wins-after-massive-kansas-voter-turnout-gop-caucus
64381 as http://kmuw.orgSat, 05 Mar 2016 22:12:45 +0000Update: Cruz Wins After Massive Kansas Voter Turnout At GOP CaucusOn this month's KMUW Movie Club, we talk about two incredibly different subsets of films. First up, the club talks about some of their favorite movies--that others love to hate. Second, the guys discuss films that take on the task of examining important issues.Questionable Indulgences And Pertinent Issueshttp://kmuw.org/post/questionable-indulgences-and-pertinent-issues
64093 as http://kmuw.orgMon, 29 Feb 2016 09:11:32 +0000Questionable Indulgences And Pertinent Issues